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endeavor1 06-20-2011 07:44 PM


Originally Posted by waconda (Post 3433719)
Anyone want to buy a rebuilt B1 that hasn't been paid for yet! :evilb:

Hell, I thought you were selling it anyway on me..... :lolhit:

waconda 06-20-2011 10:03 PM


Originally Posted by endeavor1 (Post 3433867)
Hell, I thought you were selling it anyway on me..... :lolhit:

No I can make more off the interest on the over due bill.

Mr Gadgets 06-21-2011 10:20 PM

36' Apache, 825hp last year. New motors this year, havent heard what temps with them, yet..

SkiDoc 12-09-2012 09:01 PM

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Jay got a great shot of my transom during the LCPR. Shows the SCX's well. The boat is right at 100. You can even see the drive cooling water shooting out fore of the drive caps if you look close. Looks like my engine coolant and intercooler water is doing a good job of showering the drive. The set up at this point seems pretty efficient. I still have issues with hop, but it is the nature of this hull. I've got some 21 rake props to try next year.

Mr Gadgets 12-09-2012 09:08 PM

Truly Awesome Doc!!

Vinny P 12-11-2012 10:12 PM

Hey Eric,
Looks great. Cant get much better than that.

Regards.....

SkiDoc 12-12-2012 05:26 AM

Vinny,
How did your set up work out?

Vinny P 12-12-2012 06:02 AM

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Eric,
I lost only 1-2 mph with the SCX lower. In my opinion, well worth it, considering the longevity the lower gives over an XR. Another plus, I was able to run the same prop as I had on my XR with no noticeable difference in ride characteristics. I would love to tear the lower apart to examine the gears but so far, no luck with finding the appropriate tools. Imco will only sell the tools as a complete SCX kit, which sells for some $3k. I cant justify me spending that much just yet. I did take the covers off my SCX upper, sent in my borescope and was able to snap these pictures. This upper has about 150 hrs on it. The gears look great so far. I am hopeful the lower looks just as good. I wish I could get my borescope into the lower for a look.

offshoredrillin 12-12-2012 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by Vinny P (Post 3830526)
Eric,
I lost only 1-2 mph with the SCX lower. In my opinion, well worth it, considering the longevity the lower gives over an XR. Another plus, I was able to run the same prop as I had on my XR with no noticeable difference in ride characteristics. I would love to tear the lower apart to examine the gears but so far, no luck with finding the appropriate tools. Imco will only sell the tools as a complete SCX kit, which sells for some $3k. I cant justify me spending that much just yet. I did take the covers off my SCX upper, sent in my borescope and was able to snap these pictures. This upper has about 150 hrs on it. The gears look great so far. I am hopeful the lower looks just as good. I wish I could get my borescope into the lower for a look.

thats pretty cool, can you get to the lower from the lower fluid drain hole?

Quinlan 12-12-2012 06:45 AM

What oil are you using?

GAZ 12-12-2012 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by Vinny P (Post 3830526)
Eric,
I lost only 1-2 mph with the SCX lower. In my opinion, well worth it, considering the longevity the lower gives over an XR. Another plus, I was able to run the same prop as I had on my XR with no noticeable difference in ride characteristics. I would love to tear the lower apart to examine the gears but so far, no luck with finding the appropriate tools. Imco will only sell the tools as a complete SCX kit, which sells for some $3k. I cant justify me spending that much just yet. I did take the covers off my SCX upper, sent in my borescope and was able to snap these pictures. This upper has about 150 hrs on it. The gears look great so far. I am hopeful the lower looks just as good. I wish I could get my borescope into the lower for a look.


Hey Vinny, Looks great! Can you tell me what power you are running? And are you running any spacers? Looks like you are running a single on a 26' boat how heavy is it?

Reason I ask all the questions is I'm thinking about running the SCX /SCX with a 2" spacer to get to standard length. On my 29' Lavey with a single 500 EFI.
Thanks Greg

SkiDoc 12-12-2012 12:35 PM

Mine have given off no metal at all! I'm not really worried about mine. I think there going to be fine.

Torco RTF for oil. Imco believes in this for the SCX. I buy 5 gallon pails from imco and use Mr. Gadgets pump set up to get it in.

Vinny P 12-12-2012 04:42 PM


Originally Posted by offshoredrillin (Post 3830538)
thats pretty cool, can you get to the lower from the lower fluid drain hole?

No, while the scope will fit in the drain hole, it cant get past the bearing carrier. Imco should have out a plug on the side LOL!!

BTW, in case any one is curious, I am using a Snap-On bore scope.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Vinny P 12-12-2012 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by Quinlan (Post 3830540)
What oil are you using?

Royal purple.

offshorexcursion 12-12-2012 10:20 PM

Great thread and I am glad to hear the SCX is doing well! The 3 SCX boats I have been in seem great also.

Sweet Pic SkiDoc, Jay is the best isnt he!

Wish this crowd understood how much better/and much needed a SCX is over a XR! :lolhit:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...5-whipple.html


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